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Royal Kona Resort

Property class: 4

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Breakfast and dinner served
Beach views, open daily

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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75-5852 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740
  • Place, Honl's Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua Pier
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Kailua-Kona Wharf
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kailua-Kona, HI (KOA-Kona Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Partial Ocean View Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • Partial ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(130 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Lagoon Tower Renovation Rate Ocean View Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, Oceanfront (Lagoon Tower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Corner (Oceanfront)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Room, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Double Beds, Partial Ocean View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Balcony view

Room, 2 Double Beds, Oceanfront

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Oceanfront

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Kailua-Kona

With a stay at Royal Kona Resort in Kailua-Kona (Historic Kailua Village), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Hulihee Palace and 6 minutes from Magic Sands Beach. .This beach hotel is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Kahalu'u Beach Park and 4.5 mi (7.3 km) from Kona Le'a Plantation.

What's nearby

  • Honl's Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Kona Inn Shopping Village - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kailua Pier - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kailua-Kona Wharf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Kamakahonu Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Kona Intl. Airport (KOA) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Don's Mai Tai Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Royal Kona Resort Oceanfront Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Huggo's On The Rocks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Island Lava Java - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kai Eats + Drinks - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Royal Kona Resort

Royal Kona Resort offers 436 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Lotus Center Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials, body wraps, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and Ayurvedic. The spa is open daily.
Make yourself at home in one of the 436 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Relax at the full-service spa, where you can enjoy massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include concierge services, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Don The Beachcomber serving guests of Royal Kona Resort. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Kailua-Kona? This hotel has facilities measuring 5403 square feet (502 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
Don The Beachcomber - This restaurant serves breakfast and dinner.
Don's Mai Tai Bar - This bar is located on the beach. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • Secured parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM for a fee: USD 24 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Don The Beachcomber
  • Don's Mai Tai Bar

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Tennis
  • Tennis lessons
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5,403 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Pool access ramp on site
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1968
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from January 1 2025 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: USD 29.49 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Fitness center access
  • Fitness/yoga classes
  • In-room bottled water
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 24.00 per person
  • Secured self parking fee: USD 25.00 per day (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - TA-130-995-4048-01
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Kona Resort
Kona Royal
Kona Royal Resort
Royal Kona
Royal Kona Resort
Royal Resort Kona
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Kailua
Royal Kona Resort Hotel
Royal Kona Hotel Kailua-kona
Royal Kona Resort Kailua-Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hotel Kailua-Kona
Royal Kona Resort Hawaii/kailua-kona

Royal Kona Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1428 out of 2925 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 749 out of 2925 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 444 out of 2925 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 167 out of 2925 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 137 out of 2925 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yeisy Rodriguez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was cleaned and the whole appearance of the hotel was very nice. Views from the pool area and rooms are spectacular. Mandi at the front desk was very nice and helpful with our room needs, also Anita at the bar area was very friendly. I would definitely stay again at this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Holly, Walton Hills

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good view out side, really neat room set up with. Bed and center isle. Very disappointed no microwave any where on site, even cheap hotels $80 rooms have microwaves in the rooms or have a microwave for guests to use in the lobby. Towels are on top self, ou5 of reach for someone in a wheelchair. Bathroom was great for someone in a wheelchair.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ruth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at the bay tower. The room and bathroom need updating. The bed isn't comfortable for me. The grounds are pleasant but small. The small pool closed after sunset, which was disappointing.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Bryan

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is showing its age. Elevators were dirty during the entire stay. Rooms were clean, but dated. Staff was very friendly. One bottle of water per guest PER STAY. The value of the amenities don't come close to the "Resort Fee."
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs to be updated.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Alexander, Lethbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The hotel is old and needs updating. The room was clean but hallways very worn. The staff were good. I would likely look at alternatives if travelling here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Monika, Ivanhoe

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Niki

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was okay, mix up with our room, and parking confusion. Restaurant was okay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were always very clean but the hotel is old and the furniture looks old and worn. The bathroom is very small and the tubs were old and looked like a gazillion people had used them before you. The showers were extremely hard to regulate substandard for what you were paying for the hotel. The drawers either stuck so you couldn’t open them or rolled open when you walked by. The patio door was a joke with the handle almost falling off. Would never stay there again.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean and mostly in good condition. However, the bathroom was old and the taps in the tub were difficult to use/adjust for water temperature. It was always a little hit or miss as to the extent our room was cleaned and towels swapped out. Sometimes it was cleaned first thing in the morning and other times it was cleaned in mid afternoon. Sometimes fresh towels and sometimes not! However, we had a ground floor room…ocean front with a huge lanai! Listening and watching the waves was a favorite pastime! All in all, there was nothing very “royal” or “resort-like” about the Royal Kona Resort.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Lizette Anavy De La

Travelled with partner
Room and staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Jill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a good location, close to the restaurants and tourist shops. Parking is expensive to park everywhere. The pool is small and cold. The rooms are clean but over run with roaches. Our room had a small fridge. The bed was comfortable. The room was large with a couch, two outside patio chairs and table on the balcony. Hotel staff was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carley

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Do not stay here! We felt unsafe. There are very little amenities and does not look like the pictures! Nothing has been done to this place since the 60s. Terrible!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was average with ok food and drink. Our room was clean and nice but not enough blankets on the bed to stay warm and shower head was nothing special. Our balcony looked over the ocean but was right under the restaurant and you could hear the oven fan go constantly which made it hard to concentrate on the waves. The restaurant was a disappointment food lacked flavor and was costly. They have a little store but hardly had anything in it. ABC is down the street and is a better shopping experience. The pool was nice but not enough room for all the guest along with the private beach which was beautiful. Sadly the noise of the construction was loud by pool and annoying. I will not be staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Beautiful location and room overlooking the ocean. Construction ongoing to renovate but not much inconvenience. Lunch was disappointing at the restaurant but the views were spectacular. Bell service was slow.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Yes everything was great
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wesley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view from the lagoon tower was incredible. The room was also very close to the private lagoon. Staff was friendly and attentive, walking distance to great restaurants and the pier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026